Recommendation? one handed opening gent/traditional knives?

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Marlon H.

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Hey folks,

The Buck 110 caught my eye, but was turned off from buying it when I realized you couldn't open it one handed. Any recommendations for traditional knives like the buck 110, but that can open one handed?

P.S: Preferably under 100$ cad. Thanks!
 
I don't know how to answer within the limits of Traditionals. One hand opening blades and pocket clips get moved to general discussion. Assuming it gets moved to general....

I'd recommend looking at the Spyderco Baby Jess Horn. It is a modern version of a modern version ;) of a folding hunter. Jess Horn patterned the knife after folding hunters from Remington. Spyderco is paying homage to the custom knife maker (He passed away). It's a modern interpretation of a Jess Horn knife... which was a modern interpretation of a 100 year old Remington. It's currently preorder. Years ago they also made a few Jess Horn with AUS8 steel... those were made for AG Russell IIRC. The new version will have updated VG10 steel.

The Buck 110 is a somewhat modern reincarnation of a folding hunter (modern relative to the folding hunters from 100 years ago). It was very modern when it was first produced. Now not so much. Now, a large percentage of "Modern" knives are based on the folding hunter... some closely and some not so much.
 
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You can put a thumb stud on the Buck110, if you want a lock blade.

For a traditional slip joint, look for a GEC one handed pocket knife, like a #15 Razor.


Here is one, with a smaller GEC #6; I'm finishing a few weeks of carrying these two:


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Rough Rider makes a trick-lock trapper with a sort of spydie hole that can be opened one-handed, although not easily because of the slender handle. The leaf-shaped clip main locks, and is unlocked by depressing the secondary sheepfoot blade.

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If I were you I'd forget about one hand opening and have a much happier time in the realm of traditional knives.
The Buck 110 is such a great knife and copied so widely as is because of this, you can however attach a kwik-stud if you want but it'll no longer be traditional at that point.
Lockbacks are easy to open, they just take two hands which isn't a bad thing as it gives you a chance to think about what you're cutting before you do it.
 
I can easily open my 110 (unmodified) one handed. The pull is so light and the exposed blade is so wide you can brush it open with a motion much like you use on a thumb stud. Or you can pinch the blade and push the but against your leg to open. It's slower than with a stud, at least when I do it, but it works. There is also a quick draw sheath that opens it for you. Google will help you find it. I've never used one so I can't speak about how well it works.
 
supratentorial said:
I don't know how to answer within the limits of Traditionals. One hand opening blades and pocket clips get moved to general discussion. Assuming it gets moved to general....
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I think this thread will indeed work better in General.
There are knives which are traditional and which can be opened one-handed. But based on the opening post, I think they are not what is being sought.
 
If you want a fast one handed open legal pretty much wherever (check local length regulations) a loose opinel is lightning fast to flick open
 
I don't know what your price range is, but if you like the Buck 110, you may want to consider the Benchmade Crooked River. It favors the 110 and can be opened one handed, not to mention the upgrade in steel.
 
TheEdge01 said:
I don't know what your price range is, but if you like the Buck 110, you may want to consider the Benchmade Crooked River. It favors the 110 and can be opened one handed, not to mention the upgrade in steel.
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I would agree with that, the crooked river is a very nice traditional looking knife. But isnt that a bit of a catch? It really only looks traditional
 
kaozer said:
I would agree with that, the crooked river is a very nice traditional looking knife. But isnt that a bit of a catch? It really only looks traditional
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I agree, it isn't really a traditional folder but it gives the OP the best of both worlds. It has a traditional look that favors a knife he really likes, and it can be opened with one hand.
 
You make a good point, it could give him food for tought.

My proposition for something under 100cad would be a spyderco delica. I know it doesnt look traditional out of the box but ive seen some very pretty wooden scales for it

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Al Mar have a bunch of really nice knives that would fit that description.
 
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